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Cozy, waterfront studio condo with pool, dock & beach access

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Living area
Pool
Property grounds
Room
Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bathroomSleeps 430.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fort Walton Beach, FL
  • Emerald Coast Science Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Okaloosa Island Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Living room

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cozy, waterfront studio condo with pool, dock & beach access

Pirates Bay A303

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Imagine relaxing at this beautiful, remodeled waterfront studio, located in the peaceful Pirates Bay Resort in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. This condo has spectacular views of the Intercoastal Waterway on the Santa Rosa Sound, the resort marina, and the Gulf of Mexico, offering wonderful sunsets from the balcony. Whether you're a small family or a couple, you can enjoy sitting on your balcony admiring the views of the water and the well-kept community pool. The kitchenette has two mini-fridges, a freezer, a two-burner cooktop, a microwave, and a coffee maker. A picnic and grilling area and a private beach are also available.

With the water and dock just steps from your front door, you can stroll along the marina or take a fishing pole down to the docks and catch some fish (there are grouper, mullet, sea trout, sting ray, and flounder year-round, especially during the summer months). Enjoy a number of local restaurants close by, or head over to Okaloosa Island for beachfront dining.

Things to Know
Check-in time: 4:00 p.m.
Check-out time: 10:00 a.m.
All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 1 vehicle.
This rental is located on floor 3.

Dock details:

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number CND5603902

About the area

Fort Walton Beach

Located in Fort Walton Beach, this apartment is on the waterfront. HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Okaloosa Island Beach and Fort Walton Beaches. Big Kahuna's Water and Adventure Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also worth visiting. Scuba diving, snorkelling and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Fort Walton Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • Emerald Coast Science Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Okaloosa Island Pier - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Okaloosa Island Beach - 7 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Fort Walton Beach, FL (VPS-Northwest Florida Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Stewby’s Seafood Shanty - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Slim Chickens - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lost Pizza Co. Ft Walton - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Olive Garden - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy, waterfront studio condo with pool, dock & beach access have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Cozy, waterfront studio condo with pool, dock & beach access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, waterfront studio condo with pool, dock & beach access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, waterfront studio condo with pool, dock & beach access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, waterfront studio condo with pool, dock & beach access located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within a 5-minute walk of Miracle Strip and Santa Rosa Sound. Liza Jackson Park and Emerald Coast Science Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 38 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Room was clean and perfect for a couple getaway only problem was the door code upon check in
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paulette L.

Perfect

Everything was great. Will definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adriana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice

a comfortable and pleasant place without foods we will return again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharyn P.

Wonderful stay

This unit is clean, comfortable and has amazing waterfront views. We will for sure stay here again in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Troy L.

Fulfilled my needs

Clean room, easy check-in/check-out, fully equipped

4/10 Poor

Diana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Our vacation

My husband and I have stayed at Pirates Bay multiple times. We enjoy the area, pool, and loved watching the boats going through the bay. However, we had trouble using the push button key entrance at the door. There were several times we were stranded outside as the pad just continually blinked red. I believe the batteries are almost dead. Also, the thermostat would not hold below 72. I really cannot sleep comfortably at that temperature. We did purchase a standing fan for the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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4/10 Poor

Emily B.

Not great.

Overall the room was nice, but not super clean. The floors were dirty. My toddler's feet were black like she had been walking around in a grocery store. My husband went to use a knife and it still had some dried up peanut butter on it that he had to wash off. Needless to say, I went and bought my own Lysol wipes to wipe everything down. We have a boat and this listing said that the dock was damaged due to the most recent hurricane. I had previously messaged someone on AirBNB that has a condo at Pirate's Bay to see if it was repaired yet. She said yes parts of it were available for use. After that, I messaged someone from Vacasa on VRBO asking if the boat slip for this particular room was still being repaired. He replied that it was available for use at this time. I booked the room. Day of check in comes and they never send me the boat slip number. I called customer service to ask if I could get the boat slip number because we had already launched the boat at the public boat launch and my husband was just floating around in the Santa Rosa sound with nowhere to go. Customer service kept arguing with me saying the docks were under repair. She just kept saying the boat launch was available and was at Liza Jackson Park but not the docks (clearly not knowing the difference between a boat launch and boat slip). It wasn't until I went back to my inbox and actually screenshot and forwarded the conversation about this boat slip being available that they would give me the boat slip number. Super inconvenient and Vacasa staff needs to be more informed about their rentals.

4/10 Poor

Deb E.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Go else where

This property should not have been rented. The shower was broken and a make shift fix was done that did not work. The sliding glass door handle was ready to fall off and that was because it took lots of muscle to get the door to open. Using the balcony was one of the reasons I booked this condo. The door was so rusted it was very hard to open without the use of the handle. This property needs some attention before renting again. Beware
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy J.

Super cute and so bc reasonably priced! Great value and perfect for two people!?I B loved the M...

Super cute and so bc reasonably priced! Great value and perfect for two people!?I B loved the Mickey Mouse shaped pool and at night it’s lighted and flows with alternating colors! Absolutely gorgeous! My husband loved that we were right on the water where he could fish from the dock - super quiet with nice landscaping and grill area. My fav part was the deck overlooking the water and watching the beautiful Florida sunsets 🌅- stunning! Highly recommend!

6/10 Okay

Deanna M.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Not what I was expecting. But you get what you pay for

Received two texts about free early check in, responded to the text letting them know we accept and we’re headed up to the room only to be told 20 minutes later we couldn’t access it yet because it wasn’t ready even though we were already standing in the room with our luggage on the floor because we were told twice before 1:00 we could check in early. Had to pack up everything we brought up back to the car and didn’t receive a text for check in until 4:15, which check in was originally 4:30 before we was offered early check in. They Blamed cooperate so obviously they lack communication with one another. The room looked the same as it did when we arrived for the “early” check in so it obviously wasn’t “cleaned” as they claimed it needed to be. Hair was in the sheets , everywhere. Corner of bed frame was dirty and had dead bugs. The shower is broke and based off other reviews they are obviously aware of the issue since others left reviews about it and it’s never been fixed. It’s a very outdated condo that needs some TLC. Would I stay again? Absolutely not.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

James Kirby E.

Great overall value

Beautiful view, great access to beaches & night life, comfortable bed, amazing swimming pool, nice lcd tv.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Ronald N.

Nice but small

Good room if you just need a place to sleep. Pool is nice and grounds are well kept. Could use a tiki bar at the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

stacy

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jasmine P., Pickerington, Ohio

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

The worst vacation rental I have ever stayed in, DIRTY!!

Once I arrived to the room, I checked the sheets and bedding as usual and I found someone’s freaking false eyelash glued to the sheets and to top it off the pillows had lipstick stains and makeup residue on them. I called the property manager asking for new sheets since I arrived and NEVER got any. I was so upset, I called numerous times asking for new pillows, sheets and covers and the property manger was careless. Don’t stay here if cleanliness is your top priority!! Because you will not get it. My stay was gross and disgusting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

Great stay at Fort Walton beach

The room was cozy and clean. Loved the nautical decor. Bed was comfy. Enjoyed the view from the balcony and the pool was great! I was impressed that we were contacted by phone and text while we were there to see if everything was to our satisfaction. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, but..

Stove burners need help...probably new catch basins under burners. Had a fast response to our need for a new coffee pot. As others have said, the bed and pillows were very comfy. All in all a nice place.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022
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8/10 Good

William K.

Pirates bay condo

Was clean and had a nice theme. Bed was comfotable and cable tv was a plus. Only negative was shower handle was broke upon arrival but maybe they were never informed of issue but i would absolutely go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

yvonne m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Overall - its fine

Over all it was fine . It is small , I would say it is more of an efficiency . It does not look like a condo building , more just like an older apartment building . the first evening the pool was dirty , the loungers looked like they had black mold on them , however , the next morning I did see someone cleaning the pool and checking the Ph levels. It's a good pool size , and it's 6.5 feet deep. The description say four adults but it would be really crowded with four adults . The space its self was very clean and the decor was nice - great beach vibe decor. Limited towels no in house washer dryer you have to pay to wash and one day the elevated seemed to be broken - I didn't really mind walking the 3 flights of stairs especially in the morning . I never found the beach access other than driving To the beach . Over all the only real complaint that I have is the head board . There is a gap between the headboard and the wall so if you're on the bed watching tv or doing your zoom class , any movement you make the headboard slams into the wall. The bathroom was clean and a good size , and had hot water .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Yanet D.

Wonderful!!!!

The studio is very cozy, very clean, very nice, and incredible views. Very good customer service.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, cute and a perfect location.

We loved the set up of the room, it was clean and comfortable. Pool was nice if you wanted to skip the beach for the day. Location is central to everything. Will stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend!

Very clean and quiet. Great location and beautiful views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Perfect stay

Everything was great. From check in to check out. The views are wonderful. The room was just what we needed. Already talking about another trip!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Clean

The condo was clean and the pictures look exactly like it shows.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Amy W.

Second stay at this place. Love the view!! Comfortable place to stay.

Second stay at this place. Love the view!! Comfortable place to stay.

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